Cook (On-Call) Position Mental Health 116

Telecare Corp.•Oakland, CA

65d•$21

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for the ordering, preparation, cooking and serving of food to members served. This includes seasoning and cooking meat, fish, vegetables, soups, salads and desserts. Shifts Available: On Call | Shift vary as needed| Days vary as needed | Hours vary as needed Expected starting wage is $21.00/hourly Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience in food production and knowledge of therapeutic diets
High School graduation or a G.E.D. equivalent
Experience in the use of institutional kitchen equipment such as steam tables, stoves, refrigerators and freezers
Knowledge of nutritional principles in the preparation of regular and therapeutic diets
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.
The ability to read, write and speak English is essential, as is the willingness to work with disabled adults

Nice To Haves

Experience in a health care setting

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders
Performs tasks correctly and according to policies and procedures
Creates menus and orders necessary food supplies to accommodate a variety of dietary requests
Participates in and supervises the following food preparation activities: washing, trimming, cooking and seasoning
Prepares food for special therapeutic diets
Receives and monitors food deliveries against requisitions and invoices
Takes active steps to avoid food waste
Solely responsible for the efficient running of the dietary program
Ensures that the cleaning and maintenance program is consistently adhered to
Confers and collaborates with the Nursing Department regarding both regular and modified diet preparation
Demonstrates knowledge of CPI principles and uses CPI concepts to manage aggressive behavior
Plans and facilitates cooking schedules to ensure that food is ready at the specified time
Monitors food items, storage rooms, refrigerators and other equipment to ensure that appropriate sanitary conditions are consistently adhered to